In the spirit of 2023 Christmas and new year celebrations, the Anambra Deputy Speaker and a member representing Awka South Constituency Two in the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chukwuma Pius Okoye (APGA), has distributed bags of rice and cash to over five hundred widows and other vulnerable women in the constituency.
The distribution took place at Amawbia Community Townhall, in Awka South Local Government Area of the State, on Wednesday.
Addressing the women, Hon. Okoye, appealed to them to continue to support governor Chukwuma Soludo led-administration, in order to actualized his vision of making Anambra a livable and prosperous homeland in Nigeria.
According to him, the distribution was designed to curb hunger, give the people a sense of belonging before, during and after the festive seasons and to show appreciation for their massive support during the March 11th 2023 House of Assembly election in the State.
The lawmaker assured that he will continue to discharge his legislative duties to the satisfaction of his constituents and solicited their continuous support for prosperous legislation.
In an interview, some of the women, who benefited from his kind gesture, Nkiruka Mbamalu, Ngozi Okeke and Grace Ugochukwu, disclosed that they are enjoying quality representation from him as he has touched their lives in so many ways and called on others to emulate his life of selflessness and giving.
They asked God to continue to keep him and his family for the service to humanity.
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM TheWitness
How I helped Peter Obi overcome impeachment plot as Anambra governor — Sowore
Self-styled human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has revealed an age-long secret about Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in…
Yuletides: Low-key Christmas looms as poultry birds price rise than last years’
In less than 10 days to Christmas, the price of poultry birds in Ibadan is projected to be higher than last year mostly because of…
Comedian Mark Angel apologises over Emanuella’s viral dance video
Nigerian comedian Mark Angel has issued an apology following the circulation of a viral video featuring his…
I learnt about the use of human head for money rituals on Facebook —Man who beheaded OAU student in Abeokuta
A 35-year-old suspect, Akeem, who was arrested by detectives in Ogun State Police Command after…
Top 13 facts about Buhari at 81
As he marks his 81st birthday on Sunday December 17th, roughly six months after the completion of his two terms as…
CAF crowns Nigeria’s Osimhen African Player of the Year
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been crowned the African Player of the Year 2023 by the Confederation of…
